Cystatin C LabCorp

$62.00

LabCorp Test #: 121251; CPT: 82610

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

This test measures the level of cystatin C, a protein in the blood that is continuously produced by your body. This test can help estimate your kidney function, especially when other tests are inconclusive. Higher levels of cystatin C can indicate that your kidneys are not working properly.
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Why To Buy

This Cystatin C test from Defy Medical helps assess your kidney function, which can explain symptoms like fatigue, swelling, and shortness of breath, potentially identifying early kidney problems.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Fatigue: This test checks kidney function, as poor kidney health can lead to a buildup of waste products causing tiredness.
  • Kidney function decline: Cystatin C is a direct measure of how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood.
  • Loss of appetite: Declining kidney function can cause a buildup of toxins affecting appetite.
  • Nausea: Poor kidney function can lead to waste buildup causing nausea.
  • Shortness of breath: Kidney problems can lead to fluid buildup in the lungs causing breathing difficulties.
  • Swelling: Poor kidney function can cause fluid retention leading to swelling, especially in the legs and ankles.
Symptoms Fatigue, Kidney function decline, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Shortness of breath, Swelling